Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Syracuse, Central New York and beyond.

N.Y. manufacturers expect little improvement over the next six months
The index for future business conditions in the January Empire State Manufacturing Survey held steady at 8.0, suggesting that firms expect little improvement over the next six months. New orders and shipments are expected to rise somewhat, while employment is expected to increase “only modestly,” the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in its Jan. […]

Greater Binghamton Chamber outlines agenda for 2023
All three areas are of concern to the chamber’s membership as well as the region’s overall business climate, says Stacey Duncan, president and CEO of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce, a pro-business membership organization representing nearly 800 businesses throughout the Binghamton area. Unemployment insurance has been a concern since the increased payouts during the

CNY ATD announces 2023 leadership team
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CNY ATD, the local affiliate chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), recently announced its 2023 leadership team. The following local professionals are filling the following officer positions: • President — Christy Rohmer, NYSERNet • President Elect — Erin Cunia, National Grid • VP, CNY BEST — Jim D’Agostino, TDO — Train, Develop, Optimize

Tioga County Economic Forecasting Forum set for late February in Owego
OWEGO, N.Y. — The Tioga County Economic Forecasting Forum: Which Sky is NOT Falling? is coming up in late February. The event is set for Thursday, Feb. 23 from 3-5 p.m. at the Quality Inn, Banquet Center in Owego, per an announcement on the website of the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce. Giovanni Scaringi, professor

MVCC Center for Leadership Excellence accepting applications for two programs
UTICA, N.Y. — The Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) is recruiting participants for two of its professional leadership-development programs

Guglielmo retires as Rome Area Chamber president
ROME, N.Y. — William Guglielmo has retired as president of the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce after a nearly 50-year career with the organization. He

Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs announces new CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse–based accounting firm Dermody, Burke & Brown, CPAs, LLC on Wednesday announced Carolyn Sturick as the firm’s new CEO. Sturick has been

Workforce Development Board plans six-county virtual job fair
UTICA, N.Y. — Businesses and job seekers across a six-county region are invited to participate in a free, virtual job fair on Jan. 31 from

Guthrie Cortland rehabilitation services relocated inside Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
CORTLAND, N.Y. — Guthrie Cortland rehabilitation services are now operating on the first floor of Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. The health-care organization made the move

New York Farm Show returns to Syracuse area in February
GEDDES, N.Y. — The New York Farm Show returns to the State Fairgrounds in Geddes from Feb. 23-25, with more than 400 exhibitors expected to
Stay up-to-date on the companies, people and issues that impact businesses in Syracuse, Central New York and beyond.